DuPont™ Vespel® SCP Family of Polymers

Vespel® SCP grades provide the next level of performance and more options for your most demanding applications.The DuPont™ Vespel® SCP family of products deliver improved part life, reduced weight and costs. These benefits are delivered through increased temperature handling, greater strength, improved dimensional stability, broader chemical compatibility and greatly improved wear resistance. Whether you are machining parts from rods or bars, Vespel® SCP shapes provide yet more options to deliver superior performance. DuPont™ Vespel® is committed to delivering Big Science, part by part, faster than ever before.

More Ways to Improve PerformanceSCP-5000 is an unfilled polymer providing enhanced strength and dimensional stability.

SCP-5050 and SCP-50094 employ new filler technologies for lower friction and enhanced wear resistance.

For technical support,

material samples, or

a machining guide, call

1-800-222-VESP (8377)

www.vespel.dupont.comVespel® SCP Family built on proven experience of delivering solutions to industries that demand results.

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Authentic Vespel® Shapes Offer:• Quickandeasyglobalproductavailability

• Alternativetodirectformedparts

• Dimensionalflexibility

• Productconsistency

• Qualitycertification

• Fastprototyping

• Improvedeconomiesofscaleforlowervolumecustomparts

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Flexural Modulus, 260 °C (500 °F)

* Versus carbon steel, steady state, unlubricated, in air, thrust bearing. ** PV limits for any material vary with different combinations of pressure and velocity as well as other conditions.

TypicalProperties—DuPont™Vespel®IsostaticShapeGrades

Vespel® SP Vespel® SCP SP-1 SP-21 SP-22 SP-211 SP-3 SCP-5000 SCP-50094 SCP-5050 ASTM Unfilled 15% graphite 40% graphite 15% graphite Vacuum Unfilled Graphite Bearing Graphite Bearing Method Units & 10% Teflon® Bearing Grade Grade–Low Fill Grade–High Fill

MechanicalTensile Strength, 23 °C (73 °F) D1708/D638 MPa (kpsi) 86.2 (12.5) 65.5 (9.5) 51.7 (7.5) 44.8 (6.5) 56.5 (8.2) 163 (23.6) 124 (18.0) 72 (10.5)Tensile Strength, 260 °C (500 °F) D1708/D638 MPa (kpsi) 41.4 (6.0) 37.9 (5.5) 23.4 (3.4) 24.1 (3.5) 62 (9) 55 (8.0) 39 (5.6)Elongation at Break, 23 °C (73 °F) D1708/D638 % 7.5 4.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 7.5 4.3 2.5Elongation at Break, 260 °C (500 °F) D1708/D638 % 6.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 49.0 13.0 5.3Flexural Modulus, 23 °C (73 °F) D790 MPa (kpsi) 3100 (450) 3790 (550) 4830 (700) 3100 (450) 3280 (475) 5760 (836) 6360 (923) 7790 (1,130)Flexural Modulus, 260 °C (500 °F) D790 MPa (kpsi) 1720 (250) 2550 (370) 2760 (400) 1380 (200) 1860 (270) 3010 (436) 3540 (514) 5100 (740)Compressive Stress at 10% strain, 23 °C (73 °F) D695 MPa (kpsi) 133 (19.3) 133 (19.3) 112 (16.3) 102 (14.8) 128 (18.5) 230 (33.4) 220 (31.9) 172 (25)Deformation Under 13.8 MPa (2,000 psi) load D621 % 0.14 0.10 0.08 0.13 0.12 0.05 0.05 0.03FrictionCoeff. of Friction at PV = .875 MPa m/s (25,000 psi-ft/min)* 0.29 0.24 0.20 0.12 0.25 0.26 0.25 0.12Coeff. of Friction at PV = 3.5 MPa m/s (100,000 psi-ft/min)* 0.12 0.09 0.08 0.17 0.15 0.07 0.08Static Coeff. of Friction in Air* 0.35 0.30 0.27 0.20 PV Limit (unlubricated)** MPa-m/s (kpsi ft/min) 12.3 (350) 12.3 (350) 3.5 (100) 17.5 (500) Other PropertiesCoeff. of Thermal Expansion, 23–300 °C (73–572 °F) E831 µm/m/K (10–6 in/in-°F) 54 (30) 49 (27) 38 (21) 54 (30) 52 (29) 47 (26) 43 (24) 29 (16)Hardness D785 Rockwell E 45–60 25–45 5–25 1–20 40–55 95 91 63 Water Absorption, 24 hr at 23 °C (73 °F) D570 % 0.24 0.19 0.14 0.21 0.23 0.08 0.06 0.04

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The information set forth herein is furnished free of charge and is based on technical data that DuPont believes to be reliable and falls within the normal range of properties. It is intended for use by persons having technical skill, at their own discretion and risk. This data should not be used to establish specification limits nor used alone as the basis of design. Handling precaution information is given with the understanding that those using it will satisfy themselves that their particular conditions of use present no health or safety hazards. Since conditions of product use and disposal are outside our control, we make no warranties, express or implied, and assume no liability in connection with any use of this information. As with any product, evaluation under end-use conditions prior to specification is essential. Nothing herein is to be taken as a license to operate or a recommendation to infringe on patents.

CAUTION: Do not use in medical applications involving permanent implantation in the human body. For other medical applications, discuss with your DuPont customer service representative and read Medical Caution Statement H-50103-3.

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DuPont™ Vespel® SCP-5000 Parts Make Great Seals, Insulators and More for Hotter Environments

Introducing hotter-running Vespel®

One of the latest DuPont advances in material sci-ence, the Vespel® SCP family uses a new polyimide that extends the application range of polyimide parts and shapes into even higher temperature environ-ments. This document focuses on Vespel® SCP-5000, an unfilled grade.

Lighter, less costly seals

In applications such as seals and valve seats needing enhanced high-temperature performance, Vespel® SCP-5000 parts can save weight, reduce actuation force required and cut fabrication costs in replacing metal-to-metal seals. They can also extend part life in replacing plastics with lower thermal capabilities.

Long life in hot environments

In thermal oxidative testing in a pressurized, oxygen-rich environment at very high temperature (Figure 3), Vespel® SCP-5000 specimens exhibited 87% less weight loss than a traditional polyimide.

Figure 2 shows how well Vespel® SCP-5000 parts retain strength from 370 to 430°C in air. At 370°C, for example, they retain half of their original tensile strength more than 5 times longer than traditional polyimide. In inert environments such as nitrogen or vacuum, Vespel® SCP-5000 parts can perform at temperatures up to at least 340°C with only negligible loss of mechanical properties.

Stronger over a broader temperature range

For initial strength and stiffness and in retention of strength and stiffness in high-temperature environ-ments, Vespel® SCP-5000 parts outperform traditional polyimides. As shown in Figure 1, their compression strength at 5% strain is about 60% higher than tra-ditional polyimide at ambient temperature and 30% higher at 260°C.

Better heat stabilityFig. 3: Thermal oxidative stability, 100 hours at 371°C (700°F), 4.76 atm (70 psia)

Stays strongerFig. 2: Time of retention of ≥50% of original tensile strength

StrongerFig. 1: Compression stress/strain

More dimensional stabilityFig. 4: Thickness change/time after exposure to 38°C (100°F), 90% RH

With even better temperature resistance, chemical compatibility and dimensional stability than traditional polyimides, new Vespel® SCP-5000 parts can extend part life and cut cost and weight in replacing metal and other materials in aerospace, semiconductor and other industrial applications.

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Note: Properties shown in all charts are based on isostatically molded shapes.

Americas DuPont™ Vespel® Pencader Site Newark, DE 19714-6100 Tel: 800-222-VESP (222-8377) Fax: (302) 733-8137

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Our application specialists stand ready to assist you in designing your part.

The data listed here fall within the normal range of properties, but they should not be used to establish specification limits nor used alone as the basis of design. The DuPont Company assumes no obligations or liability for any advice furnished or for any results obtained with respect to this information. All such advice is given and accepted at the buyer’s risk. The disclosure of information herein is not a license to operate under, or a recommendation to infringe, any patent of DuPont or others. DuPont warrants that the use or sale of any material that is described herein and is offered for sale by DuPont does not infringe any patent covering the material itself, but does not warrant against infringement by reason of the use thereof in combination with other materials or in the operation of any process.

CAUTION: Do not use DuPont materials in medical applications involving implantation in the human body or contact with internal body fluids or tissues unless the material has been provided from DuPont under a written contract that is consistent with DuPont policy regarding medical applications and expressly acknowledges the contemplated use. For further information, please contact your DuPont representative. You may also request a copy of DuPont Policy Regarding Medical Applications, H-50103-2, and DuPont Caution Regarding Medical Applications, H-50102-2.

Copyright © 2008 DuPont. The DuPont Oval Logo, DuPont™, The miracles of science™, and Vespel® are registered trademarks or trademarks of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company or its affiliates. All rights reserved. K-21986 (11/08) Printed in the U.S.A.

Better insulators can work hotter

Vespel® SCP-5000 parts have outstanding dielectric properties over wide tempera-ture and frequency ranges as shown in the charts above. Their dielectrics, in combination with high strength and excel-lent thermal properties, show that Vespel® SCP-5000 parts can perform very well as insulators and other electrical compo-nents in severe environments.

Improved dimensional stability

Vespel® SCP-5000 parts outperform traditional polyimide with substantially less dimensional change resulting from moisture uptake (Figure 4 on p. 1).

Chemical resistance

Vespel® SCP-5000 parts surpass the already excellent solvent resistance of traditional polyimides. They are compatible with most chemicals, but

we recommend verifying compatibility with specific chemicals. Please contact the nearest location for DuPont™ Vespel®.

Need more wear resistance?

The Vespel® SCP family also includes two compositions with new filler technolo-gies, Vespel® SCP-5050 and SCP-50094. They have enhanced friction and wear properties and a lower coefficient of thermal expansion in addition to higher-temperature performance. To learn more, please visit http://dupont.vespel.com or contact the nearest DuPont location.

Let’s talk

We have the right materials, technology and technical resources to help you design and manufacture superior parts and systems. Please contact the nearest DuPont representative for your country.

DuPont™ Vespel® SCP-5000 parts make higher performance insulators

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*Measured on a 1.0 mm (0.04 in) sample

Note: Properties shown in all charts are based on isostatically molded shapes.

SP-1

SP-3

SP-21

SP-211

SP-22

SP-202

SCP-5000

SCP-5009

SCP-50094

SCP-5050

For over 40 years, DuPont™ Vespel® parts and shapes have delivered innovative solutions for demanding applications.

Vespel® shapes provide outstanding design flexibility combined with a unique combination of the physical properties common among engineered plastics, metals and ceramics.

Vespel® shapes offer:

• Provensuccessfulperformanceinapplicationsfromcyrogenicto349°C(660°F),withexcursionsto482°C(900°F)

• Lowwearandfrictionathighpressuresandvelocities(lubricatedorunlubricated)

• Outstandingcreepresistance

• Strengthandimpactresistance

• Exceptionalchemicalresistance

• Excellentmachinability

Specify the best DuPont™ Vespel® product to meet your application requirements

SP-1 for physical and electrical properties • superiorwear,maximumstrengthandelongation

• minimalelectricalandthermalconductivity

• lowoutgassingwithhighpurity

SP-3 for unlubricated sealing and low wear in vacuum or dry environments• maximumwearandfrictionresistance

• ultra-lowoutgassing

SP-21 for balanced low wear and physical properties• low-frictionpropertiesworkwithorwithoutlubrication

• longelongationandhighstiffness

SP-211 for low coefficient of friction and unlubricated wear • lowercoefficientoffrictionevenwithoutlubricationthanSP-21

• excellentcreepresistance

SP-22 for low wear and dimensional stability • enhancedresistancetowearandfriction

• minimalthermalexpansion

• oxidativestability

SP-202 for electrical conductivity with low wear rates• electrostaticchargeremoval

• maintainstolerancesinhighheatandthrough

multiplecycles

SCP-5000 for strength, hardness and chemical resistance over broad temperature range• highwearresistancewithlowoutgassingandhighpurity

• thermaloxidativestability

SCP-5009 for higher temperature and better compressive strength• lowercoefficientoffrictionwithoutlubrication

• excellentsealingcapability

SCP-50094 for high temperatures and wear resistance• superiorwear

• thermaloxidativestability

SCP-5050 for high temperatures, wear resistance and exceptional coefficient of friction• improvedhightemperatureandwearresistance

• coefficientofthermalexpansion

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DuPont™ Vespel® VESPEL® SHAPES OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF MATERIAL SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR MOST AGGRESSIVE ENVIRONMENTS

The information set forth herein is furnished free of charge and is based on technical data that DuPont believes to be reliable and falls within the normal range of properties. It is intended for use by persons having technical skill, at their own discretion and risk. This data should not be used to establish specification limits nor used alone as the basis of design. Handling precaution information is given with the understanding that those using it will satisfy themselves that their particular conditions of use present no health or safety hazards. Since conditions of product use and disposal are outside our control, we make no warranties, express or implied, and assume no liability in connection with any use of this information. As with any product, evaluation under end-use conditions prior to specification is essential. Nothing herein is to be taken as a license to operate or a recommendation to infringe on patents.

Caution: Do not use in medical applications involving permanent implantation in the human body. For other medical applications, discuss with your DuPont customer service representative and read Medical Caution Statement H-50103-3.

Copyright© 2012 DuPont™. The DuPont Oval logo, DuPont™, The miracles of science™, Vespel®, and Kalrez® are registered trademarks of E.I. du Pont de Nemours or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Reference Number (09/12) VPE-A10837-00-B0912 Printed in the U.S.A.

Visit us at: vespel.com or kalrez.com

ContactDuPontatthefollowingregionallocations:

North America

+1–800–222–8377

Greater China

+86–400–8851–888

Latin America

+0800–17–17–15

ASEAN

+65–6586–3688

Europe, Middle East, Africa

+41227175111

Japan

+81–3–5521–8484

Specify Authentic DuPont™ Vespel® shapesAuthenticDuPont™Vespel®shapesarea

combinationofmaterialcomposition,geometric

size/shapeandprocessmethod.Theyare

manufacturedonlybyDuPontandsoldonly

throughAuthorizedDistributorsofDuPont™

Vespel®.

TheDuPont™Vespel®partsandshapesbusiness

usescompressionandisostaticmolding

methodstomanufactureshapes.These

twomethodsproduceshapeswithdifferent

properties.Forexample,arodmachinedfrom

compressionmoldedplaquewillnotperformthe

sameasarodproducedbyisostaticmolding.

Therefore,itisessentialthatyouensureyouare

gettingtheproductyourequireorperformance

maysuffer.

Shape Resins Size Range

Disk SP-1 and SCP-5000 OD: 165–470 mm (6.5–18.5 in) Thickness: 22–59.8 mm (0.87–2.35 in)

Ring SP-1, SP-21 and SCP-5000 OD: 125–545 mm (4.92–21.46 in) ID: 55.9–419.1 mm (2.2–16.5 in) Thickness: 1.2–52 mm (0.05–2.05 in)

Plaque SP-1, SP-21, SP-22, SP-211, SP-3 and SP-202 Max Size: 254 x 254 mm (10 x 10 in) Thickness: 1.6–50.8 mm (0.06–2.0 in)

Bar SP-1, SP-21, SP-22, SP-211, SP-3, SCP-5000, SCP-5009, SCP-50094 and SCP-5050

Thickness x Width: 50.8 x 101.0 mm (2 x 4 in) and 38.1 x 88.9 mm (1.5 x 3.5 in)Max Length:965 mm (38 in)

Rod SP-1, SP-21, SP-22, SP-211, SP-3, SCP-5000, SCP-5009, SCP-50094 and SCP-5050

D: 3.1–82.5 mm (0.125 – 3.25 in) in standard increments of 3.1 mm (0.125 in) Max Length: 965 mm (38 in)

Tube SP-1, SP-21, SP-22, SP-211 and SP-3 OD: 40.6–317 mm (1.6–12.5 in) Nominal Wall: 3.0–50.8 mm (0.12–2.0 in) Max Length: 838 mm (33 in)

Ball SP-1 D: 3.175 – 15.875 mm (0.125 – 0.625 in)

CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE

From: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company To: Engineering Polymers DuPont™ Vespel® parts & shapes 350 Bellevue Road Newark, DE 19713

DuPont™ and Vespel® are trademarks or registered trademarks of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.

Date: 07 Aug 2006

Customer Order Number:DuPont Order:Description:Delivery Number:

Part Number: D10967678Quantity:

Customer Reference:

We certify that the material used meets minimum physical and chemical properties.

Characteristics

Material GradeResin Lot No. Batch NumberTensile Strength (psi) Elongation (%)Specific Gravity (g/cm3)

This is to certify that the product or services listed above are of the quality specified and conform in all respects with the contract requirements, including specifications, drawings, preservation, packaging, marking requirements, physical and chemical properties, and are in the quantity shown on this document.The required test reports for the items in this shipment and for the materials used in this order are on file and available for examination.This certificate has been produced electronically and therefore does not require a signature.Quality Assurance RepresentativeQwendolyn B. Webster

This product certification is NON TRANSFERABLE and is valid only to the first end-user purchasing this product directly from DuPont or from a DuPont authorized distributor. Product and/or product certification obtained from an unauthorized source is assumed counterfeit. DuPont makes no warranties and assumes no liability in connection with the use of product or product certification obtained from an unauthorized source. Call 1-800-972-7252 or visit www.vespel.dupont.com for a list of authorized distributors in your area.Copyright © E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. All Rights Reserved. Property of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. No portion of this work may be reproduced in whole or in part by any electronic, mechanical or other means, including xerography, photography, or any information storage or retrieval system or otherwise distributed without the express written permission of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.

: SP-21D: PDJ2507: PDJ2429: 8,805: 4.70: 1,433

Item Number: 000000

Customer PN: 16430 /JManuf. Date:

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labelandbeaccompaniedbyanofficial

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aresoldonlythroughDuPontAuthorized

DistributorsofVespel®shapes.

Vespel® shapes are available in a wide variety of sizes. Thedescriptionsinthetablebelowgiveyou

anoverviewofthesizesinthestandard

Vespel®shapesline.However,wecanoften

produceshapestomeetspecialneeds.

ContactanAuthorizedDistributorforyour

sizerequirements.VisitVespel.comforthe

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We do not guarantee availability of the specified shapes in all the stated sizes below. For example, an OD range of 165–470 mm (6.5–18.5 in) does not imply that any OD within this range is available for sale. Contact an Authorized Distributor if you require any of the sizes below or if you have other size requirements. .